Congratulations on your new addition! We will review the following checklist with you the first time we see you with your kitten, and each subsequent time as you proceed through the series of visits.

This checklist contains our best, most thorough general recommendations. We will help you sort through them to create the best plan for your pet. The schedule of events will vary a bit from kitten to kitten, depending on his age the first time we see him and other factors. 

Please review the following information prior to your pet’s procedure. You can ask questions and let us know your preferences for optional services and additional procedures at your convenience, before the appointment by phone or email, or at the time or admission.

Here is our check-in list, followed by the same list with more detailed information.

Update client account info

Update your kitten's info

Any concerns?

Exam - the kitten series

Nutrition

Behavior

Vaccines

Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency (Aids) Virus Testing

Internal parasites

Fleas and ticks

Spay or neuter

Dental care 

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Update client account info  Your name, address, phones, email, etc

Update your kitten's info  Please bring any records you have for your kitten.

Any concerns?

Exams - the kitten series  We recommend starting with a visit at 6 to 8 weeks, with subsequent check-ups once every 3 to 4 weeks until your kitten is 12 weeks or older. Exams will be coordinated with all of the other items in the kitten program.

Nutrition  What are you feeding your kitten, how much, and what is the schedule?

Behavior  Do you have any general questions about the basics, or concern about particular behavior problems?

Vaccines  The basic "kitten shot" follows the same sequence as examinations, with an initial vaccination at 6 to 8 weeks old, followed by boosters once every 3 to 4 weeks until your kitten is 12 weeks or older.  Rabies vaccine will be given at 12 weeks or older. We recommend leukemia vaccination for kittens that will be indoor/outdoor cats.

Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids virus testing  If your kitten did not come from parents that are known to be free of the leukemia and aids viruses then we recommend a blood test to confirm it's status.

Internal parasites  Kittens often have worms and/or other parasites, even despite dewormings and the best breeding circumstances. We advise at least one fecal test (stool sample) during the series of kitten visits; please bring a specimen with you. For some kittens we will repeat dewormings.

Fleas and ticks  The first dose of most monthly flea and tick control products can be given or applied at 6 to 8 weeks old.

Spay or neuter  Owners often have questions about these procedures - please ask us. In general, if you do not plan to breed your cat, we recommend spay or neuter at 12 to 16 weeks old. 

Dental care  Kittens will start to get their adult teeth between 4 and 6 months old. Dental care should start earlier than this, though. We will demonstrate proper brushing technique, help you sort through other home care options, and advise you on the best time to schedule the first adult dental cleaning and evaluation.